JP2020006687A - Composite textile, and production method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a composite textile having uniform distribution of a heat insulation material.SOLUTION: A composite textile includes first textile layers 130 and a plurality of insulation structures 140 neighboring the first textile layers. Each of a plurality of the insulation structures contains a textile shell 150 to partition a cavity 160 and an insulation material installed in the cavity. The composite textile further includes a plurality of insulation structures separated by a plurality of spacers. Each of the plurality of spacers contains a textile material. Each of the plurality of insulation structures contains the textile shell to partition the cavity and the insulation material installed in the cavity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to composite fabrics, and more particularly, to a composite fabric that includes a plurality of thermal insulation structures that provide thermal insulation to the composite fabric.

Apparel goods may include materials with insulation. Examples of thermal insulation include natural fillers such as feathers (eg, goose or duck feathers) and synthetic fillers such as polyester. Insulation may move through the material, for example, as a result of using, wearing and moving goods, and / or undergoing gravity.

Further, the insulation may not be evenly distributed within the material. As an example, the insulation may not be evenly distributed inside as a result of movement in the material. In another example, the insulation may not be evenly distributed in the material, depending on how the material is manufactured and / or how the insulation is disposed within the material. As a result, apparel goods can have different insulation properties depending on the area within the material.

These and other disadvantages are described according to aspects of the present disclosure.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a composite fabric that includes a first fabric layer and a plurality of insulating structures adjacent the first fabric layer. Each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures includes a textile shell defining a cavity and a thermal insulation material disposed within the cavity.

Aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a composite fabric that includes a plurality of insulating structures separated by a plurality of spacers. Each of the plurality of spacers includes a textile material, and each of the plurality of insulating structures includes a textile shell defining a cavity and a thermal insulation material disposed within the cavity.

In the drawings, the proportions are not necessarily exact, and the same numbered element in different figures may represent the same kind of element. If the same number has a different suffix, the same type of element may be indicated by a different example. The drawings are generally illustrative of the various embodiments described herein, and are not meant to be limiting.

FIG. 1A shows a top perspective view of a composite fabric according to aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1B shows a photograph of one side of the composite fabric of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 1C shows a photograph of another side of the composite fabric of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2A shows a top perspective view of a composite fabric according to aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2B shows a photograph of the composite fabric of FIG. 2A.

FIG. 3A shows a top perspective view of a composite fabric according to aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3B shows a photograph of the composite fabric of FIG. 3A.

The present disclosure may be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description of the present disclosure and the examples included therein. In various aspects, the present disclosure is directed to a composite fabric including a first fabric layer and a plurality of thermal insulation structures adjacent the first fabric layer, each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures defining a textile shell defining a cavity. And a heat insulating material installed in the cavity. A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a composite fabric that includes a plurality of insulating structures separated by a plurality of spacers, wherein each of the plurality of spacers includes a textile material and each of the plurality of insulating structures includes a cavity. A textile shell that defines and an insulating material disposed within the cavity.

The compounds, compositions, apparel products, systems, devices, and / or methods of the present application may, unless otherwise specified, be embodied in a particular synthetic method or unless otherwise specified, before being disclosed and described. It is to be understood that the particular reagents are, of course, not limiting, as they may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting.

Various combinations of the elements of the present disclosure are encompassed by the present disclosure, such as a combination of elements from the dependent claims that are dependent on the same independent claim.

Further, it is to be understood that, unless expressly specified otherwise, in any of the methods described herein, the steps are not intended to be construed as having to be performed in any particular order. Therefore, in the claims of the method, if the order of performing the steps is not actually described, or the steps are limited to be performed in a particular order unless otherwise specified in the claims or the specification, Does not intend to infer the order of implementation. This is for the purpose of interpretation, including logical matters relating to the sequence of steps or operational flows; explicit meanings derived from grammatical constructions or punctuation; and the number or type of embodiments described herein. Apply to any possible implicit standard.

All publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference to disclose and describe the methods and / or materials in connection with which the references are cited.
Definition of terms

It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the specification and in the claims, the phrase "comprising" can include embodiments that fall under "comprising only" and "comprising essentially only." Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In this specification and the claims appended hereto, reference is made to a plurality of terms as defined herein.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, singular references to the articles "a," "an," and "the" include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. . Thus, reference to "one insulating material" as an example also includes a mixture of two or more insulating materials.

As used herein, the phrase “combination” includes mixtures, alloys, reaction products, and the like.

In this specification, a range of numbers can be displayed from one value (first value) to another value (second value). When such a range is displayed, in one aspect, the range includes one or both of the first value and the second value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by preceding with the use of "about", it should be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. Further, it should be understood that the endpoints of each range are significant both in relation to the other endpoint and independently of the other endpoint. It should be understood that there are a plurality of values disclosed herein, and each value is disclosed herein as "about" that particular value, in addition to the value itself. For example, if the disclosed value is "10", "about 10" is also disclosed. It should be understood that each number between two particular unit numbers is disclosed. For example, if the disclosed numbers are 10 and 15, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are also disclosed.

As used herein, the phrases "about" and "(exactly) or about" have an amount or value of interest of a specified value, approximately an approximation of a specified value, or substantially the same as a specified value. Means that. As used herein, the above terms, unless otherwise indicated or presumed, are to be generally understood to be nominal values exhibiting a ± 10% variation. The phrase is intended to convey that the same value promotes an equivalent result or effect as recited in the claims. That is, the quantities, sizes, forms, parameters, and other quantities and properties are not exact and need not be, but are approximate and / or large and small, and if desired, tolerances, conversion factors , Rounding, measurement errors, etc., and other factors known to those skilled in the art. In general, quantities, sizes, forms, parameters or other quantities or properties mean "about" or "approximately" whether or not explicitly stated as such. When a quantitative value is preceded by "about," it should be understood that the parameter also includes the specific quantitative value itself, unless otherwise indicated.

Unless otherwise specified, all test standards are the latest standards in effect at the time of this application.

Each of the materials disclosed herein are commercially available and / or methods for their manufacture are known to those skilled in the art.

It should be understood that the compositions disclosed herein have certain functions. What is disclosed herein are specific structural requirements for performing the disclosed functions, and there are various structures that can perform the same function with respect to the disclosed structures, It is to be understood that structures of this type typically achieve the same result.
Composite fabric including first fabric layer and heat insulating structure

1A-2B, aspects of the present disclosure relate to a composite fabric 100, 200 that includes a first fabric layer 130, 230 and a plurality of thermal insulation structures 140, 240 adjacent the first fabric layer 130, 230. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of insulating structures 140, 240 includes a textile shell 150, 250 defining the cavities 160, 260 and an insulating material (not shown) disposed within the cavities 160, 260.

The first fabric layers 130, 230 may be installed on one side of the fabric and / or garments formed therefrom. For example, in one aspect, the first fabric layer 130, 230 is placed on the body side of the composite fabric 100, 200, ie, the fabric side facing the user's body side. In another aspect, the first fabric layer 130, 230 is placed on the face side of the composite fabric 100, 200, ie, the side of the fabric that faces away from the user's body side. In certain aspects, the composite fabric 100, 200 is a reversible structure, and the user of the fabric (eg, when wearing garment including the composite fabric 100, 200) faces the user or faces away from the user. A composite fabric having one fabric layer 130, 230 can be used. Also, as used herein, "adjacent to" means "above" or "close to" and excludes the presence of additional fabric layers, intervening elements including air or fluid. do not do.

Referring to FIGS. 1A-1C, in one aspect, each of the plurality of insulating structures 140 is attached to the first fabric layer 130. In certain aspects, each of the plurality of insulating structures 140 has a seam 170 on the first fabric layer (the bottom of the insulating structure 140 shown sewed directly to the first fabric layer 130). The plurality of thermal insulation structures 140 can be attached to the first fabric layer 130 by any suitable method, such as gluing, sewing, knitting, welding, or sewing.

1A-1C may, in some embodiments, be loosely attached to first fabric layer 130 (or have seams 170) and are free to move. If a fabric is used (eg, worn), the plurality of thermal insulation structures fall on the first fabric layer 130 (indicated by arrow 180) to form a heat insulating layer within the composite fabric 100.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in a further aspect, each of the plurality of insulating structures 240 is held against the first fabric layer 230 by a plurality of fabric strips 270. The plurality of fabric strips 270 may, in certain aspects, retain the plurality of insulating structures 240 relative to the first fabric layer 230 of the woven structure. Any suitable weave may be used. In some embodiments, the weave is plain weave (described as 1 × 1). In certain embodiments, the weave is a satin or twill weave (eg, 1 × 2, 1 × 3, 2 × 2, etc.). The elements of the composite fabric 200 can have any suitable dimensions. For example, in some embodiments, when using a woven fabric (e.g., wearing), the plurality of thermal insulation structures 240 fall over and / or generally cover the first textile layer 230 (arrow 280). ), The composite fabric 200 is provided with a heat insulating layer.

The first fabric layers 130, 230 may have any suitable fabric structure. In one aspect, the first fabric layers 130, 230 are woven fabrics. In another aspect, the first fabric layers 130, 230 are a knit fabric, a nonwoven fabric, or a laminated fabric. In certain embodiments, the first fabric layer 130, 230 comprises taffeta, while any other suitable fabric material may be used, including but not limited to cotton, wool, nylon, polyester and combinations thereof. is there.

In certain aspects, the first fabric layers 130, 230 are highly breathable. Permeability may be determined according to ASTM D737 and is expressed in cubic feet per minute (CFM). In some embodiments, the first fabric layer 130, 230 has a permeability of about 40 CFM to about 80 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. In certain embodiments, the first fabric layers 130, 230 have a permeability of about 50 CFM to about 60 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. When the air permeability of the first fabric layers 130 and 230 is high, the composite fabrics 100 and 200 are provided with a breathable layer that can transmit moisture.

The woven shells 150, 250 can have any suitable woven structure. In some embodiments, the woven shell 150, 250 is a woven, knitted, nonwoven or laminated fabric. In certain embodiments, the woven shell 150, 250 may use any other suitable woven material, including but not limited to taffeta, including but not limited to cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, it may be desirable for the textile shell 150, 250 to be substantially impermeable or very impermeable. In certain embodiments, the woven shell 150, 250 has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 5 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. In a further aspect, the textile shell 150, 250 has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 2 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. The use of non-breathable or substantially non-breathable fabrics for the fabric shells 150, 250 provides thermal insulation to the fabrics, encloses the insulation material in the cavities 160, 260, and allows the insulation material to be encapsulated within the composite fabrics 100, 200. Prevent or minimize movement.

Each of the plurality of insulating structures 140, 240 described above includes a textile shell 150, 250 defining the cavities 160, 260 and an insulating material disposed within the cavities 160, 260. Any suitable insulating material can be used, including natural insulating materials, synthetic insulating materials, or combinations thereof. In certain aspects, the insulating material comprises at least one natural insulating material including feathers (eg, goose or duck feathers). Other natural insulating materials that can be used in the composite fabrics 100, 200 include, but are not limited to, cotton and wool. In a further aspect, the insulating material comprises at least one synthetic insulating material including polyester. Other synthetic insulating materials that can be used in the composite fabrics 100, 200 include PrimaLoft®, Thinsulate®, Thermolite®, Quallofil®, ThermoBall®, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, Including but not limited to acrylics and combinations thereof. The insulating material may be inserted into the cavity by any conventional method, including but not limited to ventilation, insertion, injection, and rapier insertion. Further, the insulating material may be in any form. In some embodiments, the insulating material is loose fibers; in other embodiments, the insulating material is a molded article (eg, a tube).
Composite fabric including insulation structure and spacer

With reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, aspects of the present disclosure further relate to a composite fabric 300 that includes a plurality of insulating structures 310 separated by a plurality of spacers 320. Each of the plurality of spacers 320 includes a textile material, and each of the plurality of insulating structures 310 includes a textile shell 330 defining a cavity 340 and a thermal insulation material (not shown) disposed within the cavity 340.

In some embodiments, the composite fabric 300 is a reversible structure, and the user of the fabric (eg, when wearing garment including the composite fabric 300) uses the composite fabric 300 with one side facing the user or facing the other. It is possible.

The plurality of spacers 320 may have any suitable woven structure. In some embodiments, the plurality of spacers 320 are woven. In other aspects, the plurality of spacers 320 are knitted, non-woven, or laminated. In certain embodiments, the plurality of spacers 320 include taffeta, while any other suitable textile material can be used, including but not limited to cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, and combinations thereof. The plurality of spacers 320 can have any desired dimensions. In some embodiments, as shown, the plurality of spacers 320 are strips of fabric.

The plurality of spacers 320 and the textile shell 330 can have any suitable dimensions. In certain aspects, the plurality of spacers 320 have a width of about 1 inch (1 ") and the woven shell 330 has a width of about 5" to about 6 ". Further, the plurality of spacers 320 and / or The fabric shell 330 can have various dimensions within the same composite fabric 300. When using (eg, wearing) a fabric, the plurality of spacers 320 are combined with the plurality of insulating structures 310. May be sized and / or generally sized to cover or cover (indicated by arrow 350), providing the composite fabric 300 with an insulating layer.

In certain aspects, the plurality of spacers 320 are highly breathable. In some embodiments, the plurality of spacers 320 have a permeability of about 40 CFM to about 80 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. In certain aspects, the plurality of spacers 320 have a permeability of about 50 CFM to about 60 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. When the air permeability of the plurality of spacers 320 is high, the composite fabric 300 is provided with a breathable element that can transmit moisture.

The woven shell 330 can have any suitable woven structure. In some embodiments, the woven shell 330 is a woven, knitted, nonwoven or laminated fabric. In certain embodiments, while the woven shell 330 includes taffeta, any other suitable woven material can be used, including but not limited to cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, it may be desirable for the textile shell 330 to be substantially non-breathable or very poorly breathable. In certain embodiments, the textile shell 330 has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 5 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. In a further aspect, the textile shell 330 has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 2 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. The use of a non-breathable or substantially non-breathable fabric for the fabric shell 330 provides thermal insulation to the fabric and encloses the insulating material in the cavity 340 to prevent or minimize migration of the insulating material within the composite fabric 300. Limit.

Each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures 310 described above includes a textile shell 330 defining the cavity 340 and a thermal insulation material disposed within the cavity 340. Any suitable insulating material can be used, including natural insulating materials, synthetic insulating materials, or combinations thereof. In certain aspects, the insulating material comprises at least one natural insulating material including feathers (eg, goose or duck feathers). Other natural insulation materials that can be used in the composite fabric 300 include, but are not limited to, cotton and wool. In a further aspect, the insulating material comprises at least one synthetic insulating material including polyester. Other synthetic insulation materials that can be used in the composite fabric 300 include PrimaLoft®, Thinsulate®, Thermolite®, Quallofil®, ThermoBall®, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic and Including but not limited to combinations thereof. The insulating material may be inserted into the cavity by any conventional method, including but not limited to ventilation, insertion, injection, and rapier insertion. Further, the insulating material may be of any type. In some embodiments, the insulating material is loose fibers; in other embodiments, the insulating material is a molded article (eg, a tube).

The composite fabrics 100, 200, 300 and their elements may be formed according to conventional methods (eg, conventional sewing, weaving and knitting methods).

The composite fabrics 100, 200, 300 described herein may be incorporated into fabrics and used to manufacture goods. Typical goods include apparel goods such as jackets, pants, hats, gloves, jumpsuits, and other outerwear. Other typical items include, but are not limited to, blankets, sports equipment (eg, helmet lining), and outdoor equipment.

Various combinations of the elements of this disclosure are encompassed by the present disclosure, such as a combination of elements from dependent claims that are dependent on the same independent claim.
Aspects of the present disclosure

In various aspects, the present disclosure relates to and includes at least the following aspects.

Aspect 1. A first textile layer;
A plurality of thermal insulation structures adjacent to the first textile layer, wherein each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures comprises a textile shell defining a cavity and a thermal insulation material installed in the cavity. A composite fabric comprising:

Aspect 2. The composite fabric of embodiment 1, wherein each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures is attached to the first fabric layer.

Aspect 3. The composite fabric according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures is sewn to the first fabric layer.

Aspect 4. The composite fabric of embodiment 1, wherein each of the plurality of insulating structures is held against the first fabric layer by a plurality of fabric strips.

Aspect 5. The composite fabric according to aspect 4, wherein the plurality of fabric strips hold the plurality of thermal insulation structures against the first fabric layer of a woven structure.

Aspect 6. The composite fabric according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein the first fabric layer includes a woven fabric or a knit fabric.

Aspect 7. 7. The composite fabric of any of aspects 1-6, wherein the first fabric layer has a permeability of about 40 cubic feet per minute (CFM) to about 80 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 8. The composite fabric according to any of aspects 1-6, wherein the first fabric layer has a permeability of about 50 CFM to about 60 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 9. The composite fabric according to any of aspects 1 to 8, wherein the fabric shell comprises a woven, knitted, nonwoven or laminated fabric.

Aspect 10. The composite fabric of any of aspects 1 to 9, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 5 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 11. The composite fabric of any of aspects 1 to 10, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 2 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 12. 12. The composite fabric of any of aspects 1 to 11, wherein the insulating material comprises a natural insulating material, a synthetic insulating material, or a combination thereof.

Aspect 13. 13. The composite fabric of embodiment 12, wherein the natural insulating material comprises feathers, cotton, wool, or a combination thereof.

Aspect 14. The synthetic insulating material comprises polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic, PrimaLoft®, Thinsulate®, Thermolite®, Quallofil®, ThermoBall® and combinations thereof. 13. The composite fabric according to 12.

Aspect 15. A composite fabric including a plurality of insulating structures separated by a plurality of spacers, wherein each of the plurality of spacers includes a woven material, and each of the plurality of insulating structures comprises a woven shell defining a cavity. And a heat insulating material disposed in the cavity.

Aspect 16. The composite fabric according to aspect 15, wherein the fabric material comprises a woven fabric, a knitted fabric, a nonwoven fabric, or a laminated fabric.

Aspect 17. 17. The composite fabric of aspect 15 or 16, wherein the fabric material has a permeability of about 40 CFM to about 80 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 18. 18. The composite fabric according to any of aspects 15-17, wherein the fabric material has a permeability of about 50 CFM to about 60 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 19. The composite fabric according to any of aspects 15 to 18, wherein the fabric shell comprises a woven, knitted, non-woven or laminated fabric.

Aspect 20. 20. The composite fabric according to any of aspects 15-19, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 5 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 21. 21. The composite fabric of any of aspects 15 to 20, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 2 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737.

Aspect 22. 22. The composite fabric of any of aspects 15-21, wherein the insulating material comprises a natural insulating material, a synthetic insulating material, or a combination thereof.

Aspect 23. 23. The composite fabric of embodiment 22, wherein the natural insulating material comprises down, cotton, wool, or a combination thereof.

Aspect 24. The synthetic insulating material comprises polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic, PrimaLoft®, Thinsulate®, Thermolite®, Quallofil®, ThermoBall® and combinations thereof. 23. The composite fabric according to 23.

Embodiments of the methods described herein can be implemented, at least in part, by machine or computer. Some embodiments may include a computer-readable or machine-readable medium encrypted with instructions operable to configure the electronic device to perform the methods described in the above embodiments. Performing such a method can include code such as microcode, assembly language code, high-level language code, and the like. The code may include computer readable instructions for performing various methods. The code may form part of a computer program product. Further, in some embodiments, the code is actually storable, such as during execution or otherwise, on one or more volatile, persistent, or non-volatile tangible computer readable media. These tangible computer readable media include, by way of example, hard disks, removable magnetic disks, removable optical disks (eg, compact disks and digital video disks), magnetic cassettes, memory cards or memory sticks, random access memory (RAM), and ROM (ROM). ) Etc., but are not limited thereto.

The above description is illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above embodiments (or one or more aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used, such as by reviewing the above description by one of ordinary skill in the art. The abstract is provided pursuant to 37 C.F.R. §1.72 (b) and should allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. The Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In the above detailed description, various features may be put together to improve the efficiency of the present disclosure. In this regard, unclaimed disclosed features should not be interpreted based on the wishing observation that they are essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may fall short of all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, by way of example or embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment, and such embodiments , Are intended to be combinable with one another in various combinations or rearrangements. The scope of the invention, together with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled, is to be determined with reference to the appended claims.

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A first textile layer;
A plurality of thermal insulation structures adjacent to the first textile layer, wherein each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures comprises a textile shell defining a cavity and a thermal insulation material installed in the cavity. And a composite fabric comprising: The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures is attached to the first fabric layer. 3. The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of thermal insulation structures is sewn to the first fabric layer. 4. The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of insulating structures is held against the first fabric layer by a plurality of fabric strips. The composite fabric of claim 4, wherein the plurality of fabric strips hold the plurality of thermal insulation structures against the first fabric layer of a woven structure. The composite fabric according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first fabric layer includes a woven fabric or a knit fabric. The composite fabric according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first fabric layer has a permeability of from about 40 cubic feet per minute (CFM) to about 80 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. The composite fabric according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first fabric layer has a permeability of about 50 CFM to about 60 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. The composite fabric according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fabric shell comprises a woven, knitted, non-woven or laminated fabric. The composite fabric according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 5 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. The composite fabric according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 2 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. The composite fabric according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the thermal insulation material comprises a natural thermal insulation material, a synthetic thermal insulation material, or a combination thereof. 13. The composite fabric of claim 12, wherein the natural insulating material comprises down, cotton, wool, or a combination thereof. 13. The composite fabric of claim 12, wherein the synthetic insulation material comprises polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic, and combinations thereof. A composite fabric including a plurality of insulating structures separated by a plurality of spacers, wherein each of the plurality of spacers includes a woven material, and each of the plurality of insulating structures comprises a woven shell defining a cavity. A composite fabric comprising: a heat insulating material disposed in the cavity. The composite fabric according to claim 15, wherein the fabric material comprises a woven fabric, a knitted fabric, a nonwoven fabric, or a laminated fabric. 17. The composite fabric of claim 15 or 16, wherein the fabric material has a permeability of about 40 CFM to about 80 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. 18. The composite fabric according to any of claims 15 to 17, wherein the fabric material has a permeability of about 50 CFM to about 60 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. 19. The composite fabric according to any of claims 15 to 18, wherein the fabric shell comprises a woven, knitted, non-woven or laminated fabric. 20. The composite fabric according to any of claims 15 to 19, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 5 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. 21. The composite fabric according to any of claims 15 to 20, wherein the fabric shell has a permeability of 0 CFM to about 2 CFM when tested according to ASTM D737. 22. The composite fabric according to any of claims 15 to 21, wherein the insulating material comprises a natural insulating material, a synthetic insulating material, or a combination thereof. 23. The composite fabric of claim 22, wherein the natural insulating material comprises down, cotton, wool, or a combination thereof. 24. The composite fabric of claim 23, wherein the synthetic insulation material comprises polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, acrylic, and combinations thereof.

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